ESME509 EDUCATIONAL INQUIRY
| Course Code: | 8220509 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Elementary Science and Math. E. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ÖZGÜL YILMAZ TÜZÜN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
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Explain the characteristics of educational research and scientific method.
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Describe the basic steps utilized in the educational research.
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Formulate a research problem while applying characteristics of a good question.
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Explain the importance of operational definitions to clarify the terms used in a research.
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State responsibilities of a researcher to protect participants from any harm.
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State research hypotheses.
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Distinguish characteristics of different variables used in educational research.
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Conduct a literature search on computers and at library.
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Describe different types of sampling strategies.
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Demonstrate knowledge regarding sample and population.
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Explain types of measurement instruments used in educational research.
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Describe what is meant by validity and reliability.
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Demonstrate knowledge regarding for application of different statistical analyses for categorical and quantitative data.
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See the importance of the remedies of the internal validity threats for a research
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
Educational inquiry course provides opportunities for students to understand research process in education. With the help of this understanding students will design their own research for their research in the graduate program in the future.